The rose has always been a symbol of love, but with the help of this flower, you can express a whole range of emotions: depending on the color of the petals, roses can mean passion, respect, gratitude, friendly affection, and even deep remorse. Moreover, they distinguish shades with negative connotations, which is why it is not recommended to give bouquets of some colors to people inclined to believe various kinds of superstitions. To avoid misunderstandings, it will not be superfluous to study the symbolism of flowers.

What color are roses

The color palette of roses is extremely rich. The petals in the buds can have a very different color: pink, red, white, orange, burgundy, purple. In addition, there are species with a fairly exotic color: flowers with blue, blue and even greenish petals are bred. Such a variety inevitably raises the question - what flower buds are appropriate in a given situation?

The color palette of roses is extremely rich

What do certain colors mean?

Each shade has its own meaning, which can be guided by when choosing a bouquet. Depending on what the color of the petals means, some bouquets are more appropriate for young girls, while other shades are more suitable for mature women. There are also universal colors that are suitable in almost all situations.

Pink

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Due to the variety of shades, pink roses are distinguished by an extensive combination of meanings. So, for example, tender pink roses express hope for future relationships and symbolize youth, lightness, fragility, as well as the emergence of feelings, so bouquets with such shades are best suited as a gift for a young girl. At the same time, unopened buds can give a special airiness to the bouquet.

On the other hand, bouquets of pale shades can be given to friends as a sign of devotion without much subtext. White and pink roses signify gratitude with notes of sincere admiration.

Note! Rosettes of bright colors symbolize ardor and admiration, but without the excessive pretentiousness that is sometimes attributed to red.

Pink roses

Peach

The peach shade traditionally denotes modesty, but this is not its only meaning. Peach roses also express the joy of communication and deep appreciation, presenting a great way to show not only the warmth of a relationship, but also to express deep gratitude.

Most often, peach-colored roses are given as a sign of a successful completion of business. In addition, it is a symbol of admiration and warm feelings.

Important! Peach-colored rose flowers are appropriate to give not only to women, but also to men.

Red

It's no secret that red roses primarily mean passion. This is a symbol of ardent, unexpectedly flashed feelings and strong desire. At the same time, red is a fairly versatile shade. A bouquet of red flowers can be presented as a sign of respect and admiration, as well as friendly affection.

Bouquet of red roses

White

White roses - the meaning of these flowers from time immemorial speaks of tenderness, deep affection and trepidation of feelings. In addition, it is a symbol of chastity, purity and innocence. They represent the complete opposite of "loud" red roses and do not convey passion, but emphasize sublime, eternal love. This is a reflection of feelings that are higher than earthly passions.

White roses also have a number of additional meanings: they are a symbol of deep respect, harmony, loyalty, the promise of eternal love and the beginning of a new life. Therefore, a bridal bouquet is most often made from white roses at a wedding ceremony.

Blue

Roses with blue petals without impurities do not exist in nature. Breeding work on the development of blue varieties was not crowned with success - scientists have not managed to achieve the purity of the color of the buds, however, artificial coloring technologies have been known since time immemorial. Even so, blue roses are still quite an exotic and extraordinary gift, along with blue and greenish flowers.

The main purpose of such a bouquet is to surprise. A rare color allows you not only to express your admiration, but also to emphasize the special importance of a person in the life of the donor. This is the best gift for creative, extraordinary people. In addition, blue flowers are a symbol of unrealizable desires, therefore they are presented then to wish the fulfillment of the most cherished dream. Another meaning of the buds of this unusual shade is the awareness of the inaccessibility of love on the part of the recipient, as a result of which blue roses are sometimes presented without implying hope for reciprocity.

Important! Bouquets of a rich dark shade are usually given to old friends. Light blue flowers make an excellent first date gift, acting as a veiled declaration of love.

Light blue flowers will be an excellent gift on a first date

Yellow

Women today are somewhat wary of yellow compositions due to the fact that it is considered a symbol of upcoming separation, infidelity and betrayal, but this is nothing more than a common misconception. The yellow color of the rose does not necessarily mean that the giver is hinting at a desire to leave, on the contrary, it is a call for reconciliation. Yellow bouquets are often given in order to ask for forgiveness, but the symbolism of color is not limited to this.

It is the color of activity, success, happiness and dedication. Giving a bouquet of yellow flowers to colleagues or bosses is appropriate at special occasions. In addition, it is associated with warm, close relationships and caring, so a bouquet with yellow petals can be presented as a gift to good friends to congratulate them on some important achievement. Also flowers of a yellow hue convey the wish of a speedy recovery.

Spouses can give yellow roses to their other half after many years of marriage, thereby expressing gratitude to the partner and emphasizing their own happiness from this union.

Burgundy

The symbolism of burgundy roses is in many ways similar to red flowers, but it has greater depth. While in the scarlet shades there is a note of some aggressiveness, pressure, burgundy color conveys passion with a touch of deep devotion. A burgundy bouquet will help emphasize the seriousness of intentions. Also burgundy color conveys a high degree of respect, so burgundy flowers are usually given to mature women in high positions.

Burgundy bouquet will help to emphasize the seriousness of intentions

Important! A dark burgundy composition can have a somewhat gloomy appearance, so it is often diluted with buds of other shades: scarlet, peach or cherry.

Orange

Orange roses, as well as red and burgundy, convey passion, but with a touch of harmony and happiness. In addition, orange means not only charm and ardor of feelings, but also pride in the object of passion.

Bright buds of orange bouquet symbolize freshness and youth. In addition, the orange color of the petals is a symbol of creativity and enthusiasm.

Important! In bouquets, buds of different colors are often combined, but you should be careful when experimenting with an orange hue.

Violet

Purple roses are a symbol of perfection and wealth.Also, this color is a symbol of love at first sight, while red usually means feelings experienced over time.

Burgundy color is a symbol of love at first sight

The purple shade of the buds will help to express the charm of the object of adoration, but at the same time it is considered a symbol of impermanence and transience of desires.

Blue

Blue roses, as well as blue, contain some notes of mystery and inaccessibility. There are no roses with pure blue petals, all bred specimens are painted in shades close to blue: bluish-purple, lavender, etc.

They are considered a symbol of inaccessibility and charm, and also express first love.

Recommendations for donation

There are no strict rules for giving depending on the color, but there are some well-established norms according to which one or another shade is better suited in a certain situation.

There are no strict rules for giving

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General recommendations:

  • for the first declaration of love, roses of light shades are best suited;
  • dark-colored bouquets, for example, burgundy, are not customary to give to young girls. Most often they are given to mature women;
  • women's bouquets are usually rounded, so it is better to choose plants with short stems as a gift;
  • young girls are advised to give compositions with blossoming buds;
  • flowers in pots can only be presented to close people or old friends. In other cases, such a gift will be inappropriate;
  • bouquets intended for funeral ceremonies should not be too bright. Buds of restrained shades are best in this case.

The number of flowers when donating is equally important:

  • it is not customary to give an even number of roses, at least in Russia;
  • one single rose is a well-known way to confess your love. It is also a symbol of modesty;
  • 5 buds represent a wish for good luck, prosperity and happiness;
  • 9 pieces - a symbol of repentance. Such a bouquet can be presented to both a loved one and a close friend with whom you want to improve relations after a major quarrel;
  • a composition of 15 pieces will be appropriate as a gift for the anniversary of acquaintance or in honor of the first meeting;
  • 19 pieces are traditionally given to newlyweds, because this number is considered a symbol of happiness and a long life in harmony and love;
  • a composition of 36 buds is presented in order to wish the recipient happiness and long life.

Important! It is not customary to give a bouquet of eleven flowers - this is considered a bad omen.

Of course, gifts are not always chosen with an eye to the language of flowers and symbolism. Most often, when choosing a bouquet, a person is guided only by subjective aesthetic preferences, without bothering himself with the search for a possible hidden meaning, which may conceal this or that shade. And yet, knowledge of the alphabet of colors helps not only to most accurately express your feelings, but also to emphasize the importance of the person to whom the gift is intended.